Pregnancy Back Pain Treatment

Here at Swansea Chiropractic Clinic we are one of the few chiropractors in Wales specialising in treating pregnant women and, perhaps more importantly, have extensive experience in doing so.

What are the causes?

If you are having trouble with back pain during pregnancy – don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal for many women to experience this. It’s usually caused through a number of factors: a change in posture; increased pressure on the discs; hormonal changes; a shifted centre of gravity and uterine expansion. One, some or all of these factors can often result in lower back pain, and although it’s nothing to worry about, it does bother many pregnant women and can be quite debilitating.

Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment during pregnancy

Scientific research has shown that women who have undergone chiropractic treatment during pregnancy are less likely to suffer back pain during labour. The adjustment is completely safe, and includes a multitude of benefits such as:-

Is it really safe?

Absolutely! Our clinic are specialists in the treatment of pregnant women and we are able to make the adjustments to misaligned joints in a natural and pain-free manner, putting unneeded pressure on the abdomen. We also use specialised equipment to ensure the comfort of our pregnant patients and get the best results. We then give expert advice on exercises to help them through the term of their pregnancy and ensure an enjoyable experience, not a painful one.